The decision on the acquittal pleas of Hasan and Hussain Nawaz is reserved

The decision on the acquittal pleas of Hasan and Hussain Nawaz is reserved

Islamabad: The Accountability Court Islamabad has reserved its decision on the acquittal pleas of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz in the Al-Azizia, Avonfield and Flagship references. Accountability Court judge Nasir Javed Rana will pronounce the decision on acquittal at 2 pm. During the hearing, NAB Prosecutor Afzal Qureshi informed…

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CTD operation in Karachi, main terrorist of TTP arrested

CTD operation in Karachi, main terrorist of TTP arrested

Photo: CTD Karachi: Counter-terrorism department and federal sensitive agency arrested Wali Rehman, a terrorist belonging to banned organization Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, near Mangho Peer Road, Norris Chowrangi. According to the statement issued by the CTD spokesperson, hand grenades and other important items were recovered from the arrested accused. The arrested accused belongs to Commander Azmatullah alias…

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Chairperson Child Protection Bureau's 'International Women of Courage' Award

Chairperson Child Protection Bureau’s ‘International Women of Courage’ Award

Lahore: Chairperson Child Protection Bureau and Member Provincial Assembly Punjab Sarah Ahmed won another big honor for Pakistan. Chairperson Sara Ahmed was honored with the “International Woman of Courage” award. Sarah Ahmed was given this honor by US Ambassador Donald Bloom in Islamabad. Sara Ahmed is the first Pakistani woman to receive this award, she…

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World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on Myanmar crisis

World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on Myanmar crisis

Rampant gang violence has created a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country, whose Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned last week. UN children’s agency UNICEF reported that on Saturday, one of its containers was looted at the main port in the capital city.  The container held essential items for maternal, neonatal and child survival, including resuscitators,…

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24 million Sudanese children facing ‘generational catastrophe’

24 million Sudanese children facing ‘generational catastrophe’

Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the CRC – an independent body ensuring children’s rights and protections worldwide – has documented a litany of atrocities. “There were worrying reports of rape of civilians, including children, denial of humanitarian access affecting children’s access…

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WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

WHO study shows $39 return for each dollar invested in fight against TB

Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for each dollar invested, the UN agency said, announcing the findings of a study conducted in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. The returns extend beyond monetary, encompassing substantial improvements in public health outcomes and the…

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